SHARP ARM318, ARM257, ARM258, ARM316, ARM317 Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL

CODE: 00ZARM318/S2E

DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM

AR-M256/M258 AR-M316/M318 AR-5625/M5631

[1] NOTE FOR SERVICING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

[2] CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

[3] SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

[6] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

AR-M257/M317

MODEL

CONTENTS

AR-M256/M257 AR-M258/M316

AR-M317/M318 AR-5625/5631

[7] ADJUSTMENTS, SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

[8] SIMULATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

[9] TROUBLE CODE LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

[10] DISASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

[11] OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

[12] ELECTRICAL SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

Parts marked with “ ” are important for maintaining the safety of the set. Be sure to replace these parts with specified ones for maintaining the safety and performance of the set.

This document has been published to be used for after sales service only. The contents are subject to change without notice.

CONTENTS

[1] NOTE FOR SERVICING

1. Warning for servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

2. Precautions for servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

3. Note for installing site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

[2] CONFIGURATION

1. Line of machines and options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2. Combination of options list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

[3] SPECIFICATIONS

1. Basic specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

2. Operation specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

A. Common operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

B. Copy mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3. Engine specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

A. Operation and display section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

B. Paper feed, transport, paper exit section . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

C. Optical (Image scanning) section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

D. Scanner (exposure) section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

E. Image process section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

F. Fusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

G. Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

4. Additional functions, copy functions,

and expanded functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

5. Safety and environmental protection standards . . . . . . . . 3-4

6. Environment conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

7. IMC board functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

8. Printer function

(AR-M256/ M257/ M316/ M317/ 5625/ 5631) . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

A. “Sharp Printer Language with Compression (SPLC)”

Printer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

B. Printer driver specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

C. Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

D. System outline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

9. Printer function (AR-M258/ M318) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

A. Basic function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS

1. Supply system table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

A. SEC/ SECL/ LAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

B. Europe/ East Europe/ Russia/

Australia/ New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

C. Asia affiliates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

D. SMEF/ Israel/ Philippines/ Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

E. Taiwan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

F. Hong Kong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

G. China. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

2. Maintenance parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

A. SDSCA/ SECL/ LAG (AR-M257/ M317) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

B. SEEG/ SUK/ SCA/ SCNZ/ SEA/ SEES/ SEZ/ SEIS/

SEB/ SEN/ SEF/ SMEF/ Russia/ Special country

(AR-M256/ M316, AR-5625/ 5631) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

C. STCL/ SRH/ SRS/ SRSSC/ SBI/ Agent (All model) . . . 4-3

2. Production number identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

<TD cartridge>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

<Drum> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

3. Environment conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

A. Ambient conditions for transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

B. Ambient storage conditions (sealed). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

C. Operating ambient conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

4. Life (packed conditions). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

1. Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

A. Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

B. Power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

C. Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

D. Other precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

2. Removal of protective material and fixing screw . . . . . . . . 5-2

3. Removal and storage of fixing pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

4. Developer cartridge installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

5. Toner cartridge installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

6. Toner density sensor level adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

7. Tray paper size setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

A. Trays 1 – 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

B. Manual feed tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

8. Installation of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

A. AR-P27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

B. AR-PK1N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

C. AR-PF1/PF2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

D. MX-NSX1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

F. AR-SM5/SM6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

[6] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE

1. Name and function of each section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

A. External view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

B. Internal structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

C. Operation panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

D. Job status screen

(common to copy, print, network scan and fax) . . . . . . . 6-4

E. Motor, Solenoid, Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

F. Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

G. PWB unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

H. Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

[7] ADJUSTMENTS, SETTING

1. List of adjustment items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

2. Copier adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

A. Process section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

B. Mechanism section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

C. Image density (exposure) adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

[8] SIMULATION

(Diagnostics, setup, adjustment value input, data display)

1. Outline and purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

2. Code-type simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

A. Operating procedures and operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

B. How to change the simulation adjustment value set

by the touch panel in the adjustment value entry

process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

3. Simulation code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

4. Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

[9] TROUBLE CODE LIST

1. List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

2. Self diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

[10] DISASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE

1. Maintenance table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

(For 25cpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

(For 31cpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

2. Counter clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

3. List of disassembly and assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

4. Details of disassembly and assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

A. Process unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

B. Developing section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5

C. Fusing section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6

D. Optical section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8

E. Paper feed section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9

F. Side door unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15

G. 1st paper exit unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16

H. 2nd paper exit unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17

I. Laser unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18

J. Power unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18

K. PWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19

L. Ozone filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21

M. Drive section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21

N. Transport section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23

O. Operation section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24

P. Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24

[11] OTHERS

1. Flash ROM version-up procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

A. Program download method

(for Copier, and fax program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

B. Printer Control Board firmware download method . . . 11-2

C. Others (Troubleshooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

2. Key operator program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

A. Common program of digital copier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

B. Copy function setting program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4

C. Printer function setting program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4

D. Network scanner function setting program . . . . . . . . . 11-5

3. E-mail Status/ E-mail Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6

A. Basic functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6

B. Main body specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6

C. Printer controller specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6

D. Handling of transmission data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6

[12] ELECTRICAL SECTION

1. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

2. Actual wiring diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

[1] NOTE FOR SERVICING

This Service Manual uses some photographs to assure safe operation. Please understand the meanings of photographs before servicing.

WARNING: If this WARNING should be ignored, a serious danger

to life or a serious injury may result.

CAUTION: If this CAUTION should be ignored, injury or damage

to property could result.

1. Warning for servicing

1) Be sure to connect the power cord only to a power outlet that meets the specified voltage and current requirements.

Avoid complex wiring, which may lead to a fire or an electric shock.

2) If there is any abnormality such as smoke or an abnormal smell, interrupt the job and disconnect the power plug.

It may cause a fire or an electric shock.

3) Be sure the machine is properly grounded. Failure to ground the machine properly may result in an electric shock or fire.

To protect the machine and the power unit from lightening, grounding must be made.

4) When connecting the ground wire, never connect it to the following points as it may cause an explosion, fire, or an electric shock:

• Gas tube

• Lightning conductor

• A water pipe or a water faucet, which is not recognized as a

grounding object by the authorities.

• Grounding wire for telephone line

5) Do not damage, break, or stress the power cord. Do not put heavy objects on the power cord. Do not bend or pull the cord forcefully. It may cause a fire or electric shock.

6) Keep the power cable away from a heat source.

Do not insert the power plug with dust on it into a power outlet.

It may cause a fire or an electric shock.

7) Do not put a receptacle with water in it or a metal piece which may drop inside the machine.

It may cause a fire or an electric shock.

8) Do not touch the power plug, insert a telephone jack, perform service or operate the machine with wet or oil hands. It may cause an electric shock.

2. Precautions for servicing

1) When servicing, disconnect the power plug, the printer cable, the network cable, and the telephone line from the machine, except when performing the communication test, etc.

It may cause an injury or an electric shock.

2) There is a high temperature area inside the machine. Use extreme care when servicing.

3) There is a high voltage section inside the machine which may cause an electric shock . Be careful when servicing.

4) Do not disassemble the laser unit. Do not insert a reflective material such as a screwdriver in the laser beam path.

It may damage eyes by reflection of laser beams.

5) When servicing the machine while operating, be careful not to make contact with chains, belts, gear, and any other moving parts.

6) Do not leave the machine with the cabinet disassembled.

Do not allow any person other than a serviceman to touch inside the machine. It may cause an electric shock, a burn, or an injury.

7) When servicing, do not breathe toner, developer, and ink excessively. Do not get them in the eyes.

If toner, developer, or ink enters you eyes, wash it away with water immediately, and consult a doctor if necessary.

8) The machine has got sharp edges inside. Be careful not to damage fingers when servicing.

9) Do not throw toner or a toner cartridge in a fire. Otherwise, toner may pop and burn you.

10) When replacing the lithium battery on the PWB, use only the specified battery. If a battery of different specification is used, it may not be compatible and cause breakdown or malfunction of the machine.

11) When carrying an electric unit or a PWB, use an anti-static (electricity) bag. Failure to do so may cause component failure or machine malfunction.

3. Note for installing site

Do not install the machine at the following sites.

1) Place of high temperature, high humidity, low temperature, low humidity, place under an extreme change in temperature and humidity.

Paper may get damp and form dews inside the machine, causing paper jam or copy dirt.

For operating and storing conditions, refer to the specifications described later.

2) Place of much vibrations

It may cause a breakdown.

3) Poorly ventilated place

An electro-static type copier will produce ozone inside it.

The quantity of ozone produced is designed to a low level so as not to affect human bodies. However, continuous use of such a machine may produce a smell of ozone. Install the machine in a well ventilated place, and ventilate occasionally.

4) Place of direct sunlight.

Plastic parts and ink may be deformed, discolored, or may undergo qualitative change.

It may cause a breakdown or copy dirt.

5) Place which is full of organic gases such as ammonium

The organic photoconductor (OPC) drum used in the machine may undergo qualitative change due to organic gases such as ammonium.

Installation of this machine near a diazo-type copier may result in dirt copy.

6) Place of much dust

When dusts enter the machine, it may cause a breakdown or copy dirt.

7) Place near a wall

Some machine require intake and exhaust of air.

If intake and exhaust of air are not properly performed, copy dirt or a breakdown may be resulted.

8) Unstable or slant surface

If the machine drops or fall down, it may cause an injury or a breakdown.

If there are optional paper desk and the copier desk specified, it is recommendable to use them.

When using the optional desk, be sure to fix the adjuster and lock the casters.

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 NOTE FOR SERVICING 1 - 1

[2] CONFIGURATION

1. Line of machines and options

Staple cartridge

[AR-SC1]

Punch unit

[AR-PN1A/B/C/D]

Job separator tray

[AR-TR3]

Finisher

[AR-FN5A]

Document cover

[AR-VR6]

[RSPF]

Copier/Printer (SPLC) model

[AR-M257/M317]

Reversing single pass feeder

[AR-RP7]

Copier/Printer (PCL) Network model

[AR-M258/M318]

Copier/Printer (SPLC) model

[AR-M256/M316]

[AR-5625/5631]

Staple cartridge

[AR-SC2]

[Commercial

version]

[AR-FR24U]

(For 25cpm)

[AR-FR25U]

(For 31cpm)

Application integration

module kit

[Authentication

version]

[AR-FR24]

(For 25cpm)

[AR-FR25]

(For 31cpm)

[MX-AMX1]

Saddle stitch finisher

[AR-F14N]

FAX expantion kitData security kit FAX memory (8MB)

[AR-FX7]

[AR-M256/M316/M257/M317/M258/M318]

Sharpdesk

license kit

[MX-USX1/

MX-USX5/ MX-US10/ MX-US50/ MX-USA0]

[AR-SM5](256MB) [AR-SM6](512MB)

Network scanner

expantion kit

Paper feed unit (500 Seets)

[AR-D30]

[AR-MM9]

Barcode font kit Flash ROM kit

[AR-PF1] [AR-PF2]

Paper feed unit (500c2 Seets)

[AR-D31]

[AR-M256/M316/M257/M317]

Printer expantion kit (PCL)Expantion memory board

[AR-P27]

PS3 expantion kit

[AR-PK1N][MX-NSX1]

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 CONFIGURATION 2 - 1

2. Combination of options list

F : Installable

✕: Not available

Option Main unit Model

Section

Automatic document feeder and OC

Paper feed system Paper feed unit (500 sheets) AR-D30 FFFF500 x 1 (80g/m

Paper exit system Job separator tray AR-TR3 FFFF

FAX system FAX expansion kit AR-FX7 FFFF

Printer system Printer expansion kit (PCL) AR-P27 FFStandard ✕

Memory board 256MB expansion memory

Software Network scanner expansion

Data security Data security kit

Document feeder AR-RP7 F Standard FF

Document cover AR-VR6 F ✕ FF

Paper feed unit (500 x 2 sheets)

Finisher AR-FN5A FFFF

Staple cartridge AR-SC1 FFFFFor AR-FN5A

Saddle stitch finisher AR-F14N FFFF

Staple cartridge AR-SC2 FFFFFor AR-F14N

Punch unit AR-PN1A FFFF

FAX memory (8MB) AR-MM9 FFFF

Bar code font kit AR-PF1 FFF✕ AR-P27 must be installed.

Flash ROM kit AR-PF2 FFF ✕

PS3 expansion kit AR-PK1N FFF✕

board

512MB expansion memory board

kit

Sharpdesk 1 license kit MX-USX1 FFF✕

Sharpdesk 5 license kit MX-USX5 FFF✕

Sharpdesk 10 license kit MX-US10 FFF✕

Sharpdesk 50 license kit MX-US50 FFF✕

Sharpdesk 100 license kit MX-USA0 FFF✕

Application integration module kit

(Commercial version)

Data security kit (Authentication version)

Item Model

AR-D31 FFFF500 x 2 (80g/m

AR-PN1B FFFF

AR-PN1C FFFF

AR-PN1D FFFF

AR-SM5 FFFF

AR-SM6 FFFF

MX-NSX1 FFF✕ AR-P27 must be installed.

MX-AMX1 FFF✕ AR-P27 must be installed.

AR-FR24U FFFFFor 25cpm

AR-FR25U FFFFFor 31cpm

AR-FR24 FFFFFor 25cpm

AR-FR25 FFFFFor 31cpm

AR-M256/

M316

AR-M257/

M317

AR-M258/

M318

AR-5625/

5631

Note

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AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 CONFIGURATION 2 - 2

[3] SPECIFICATIONS

1. Basic specifications

(1) Type

Machine Type Desktop type

(2) External dimensions

Floor to OC top surface

Floor to Glass surface

Floor to RSPF surface

(3) Weight

AR-M256/ M258/ M316/ M318/ 5625/ 5631

AR-M257/ M317 55 kg

(4) Power supply

Voltage 100V: 110V/ 120V to 127V

Frequency 50/ 60Hz common Power switch One power source

2. Operation specifications

A. Common operation

(1) Warm up time

Warm-up time 23 sec. or less 25 sec. or less Pre-heat function Yes

(2) Jam recovery time

About 10sec. However, the conditions for warming up of fusing and toner control are excluded. (Condition: Leaving the machine for 60 sec after opening the door, standard condition, polygon stop.)

B. Copy mode

(1) Document size

Max. document size A3 paper (11" × 17")

(2) Picture quality mode

Picture quality mode Density adjustment step Toner save mode Text Auto mode 1 step Selectable Text mode 5 steps Selectable Text/ Photo mode 5 steps Selectable Photo mode 5 steps —

(3) Copy magnification ratio

Copy magnification ratio Zoom width 25 to 400% (50 to 200% for RSPF) Fixed magnification mode

Independent magnification width

Magnification precision

623 (W) x 615 (D) x 640.5 (H)mm (24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 25.2 (H) inch)

623 (W) x 615 (D) x 665 (H)mm (24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 26.2 (H) inch)

623 (W) x 615 (D) x 786 (H)mm (24.5 (W) x 24.2 (D) x 30.9 (H) inch)

49.2 kg (with OC)

200V: 220V to 240V

25 sheet model 31 sheet model

Magnification range/ fixed magnification

AB Series : 25, 50, 70, 81, 86, 100, 115,

122, 141, 200, 400%

Inch Series: 25, 50, 64, 77, 100, 121, 129,

200, 400%

25 to 400% for horizontal/ vertical (50 to 200% for RSPF)

Normal copy: 100%±1.0% Enlargement copy: Set magnification ±1.0% Reduction copy: Set magnification ±1.0%

(4) Job speed

a. First Copy Time

Platen/ DSPF

Platen Less than 4.8 sec. Less than 4.8 sec.

RSPF Less than 9.3 sec. Less than 9.3 sec.

∗ Measurement conditions:

When paper of A4/ 8.5 x 11 is fed from the main unit tray, the polygon motor is rotating.

b. Copy speed

Engine

S to S 25 cpm (100%) 27 cpm (87%)

∗ S to S: A4/ 8.5 x 11 documents 11 sheets, copy 1 sets

(First copy is not included.)

Monochrome scan resolution: 600 x 600dpi (Default)

c. Multi copy speed (sheets/ minute)

Document Size

A3 13 17 B4 15 20 A4 25 31 A4R 18 24 B5 25 31 B5R 20 24 A5 25 31 11" × 17" 13 17 8-1/ 2" × 14" 14 20 8-1/ 2" × 13" 15 20 8-1/ 2" × 11" 25 31 8-1/ 2" × 11"R 18 24

5.5 × 8.5 25 31

∗ Same speed for Normal/ Enlargement/ Reduction.

AR-M256/ M257/

M258/ 5625

AR-M256/ M257/

M258/ 5625

AR-M256/ M257/

M258/ 5625

AR-M316/ M317/

M318/ 5631

AR-M316/ M317/

M318/ 5631

AR-M316/ M317/

M318/ 5631

(5) Max. multi-copy (print) quantity

999 sheets

(6) Picture quality

A. Resolution

Scan resol ution (dpi) Input and send resol ution (dpi)

Copy mode

Platen 400 × 600dpi RSPF 400 × 600dpi

Fax send mode

Select mode

Transmission resolution Half tone × FFF

Scanner mode

Select mode 200 ×

Input resolution: OC600 ×

Input resolution: RSPF Transmission resolution

Normal

text

203.2 ×

97.8

200

600

600 ×

367

200 ×

200

Fine

text

203.2 ×

195.6

300 ×

300

600 ×

600

600 ×

367

300 ×

300

Super

fine test

203.2 × 391

400 ×

400

600 ×

600

600 ×

367

400 ×

400

Ultra

fine text

406.4 × 391

600 ×

600

600 ×

600

600 ×

367

600 ×

600

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 1

Copy magnification

ratio

Center Corners

Position

25% to 49% — — 50% to 69% 3.2 line/mm 2.8 line/mm 70% to 94% 3.6 line/mm 3.2 line/mm 95% to 105% 5.0 line/mm 4.5 line/mm 106% to 141% 5.0 line/mm 4.5 line/mm 142% to 400% 5.0 line/mm 4.5 line/mm

b. Gradation

Read 256 gradations Write 2 gradations

3. Engine specifications

A. Operation and display section

Display unit Dot matrix LCD, Touch panel Operation system Button switch system

B. Paper feed, transport, paper exit section

(1) Paper feed ability

Type 2-stage paper feed tray + multi manual feed

Paper feed method Paper is fed from the above by the front

Dehumidification heater

Paper size label Yes Maximum weight

setting

• Tray 1

Paper size A3/ B4/ A4/ A4R/ B5/ B5R/ A5/ 16K/ 16KR/

Paper size change method

Paper type setting Normal paper, Recycled paper, Letterhead,

Paper size setting when shipping

Allowable paper type and weight for paper feed

Paper capacity 500 sheets (80g/ Paper type Plain paper (56 to 80g/

Paper remaining detection

• Tray 2

Paper size A3/ B4/ A4/ A4R/ B5R/ 16KR/ 8K/11 × 17/

Paper size change method

Paper type setting Normal paper, Recycled paper, Letterhead,

Paper size setting when shipping

Allowable paper type and weight for paper feed

Paper capacity 500 sheets (80g/ Paper type Plain paper (56 to 80g/

Paper remaining detection

(Can be extended up to 4 stages by installation of the options.)

loading system. No

11 × 17/ 8.5 × 14/ 8.5 × 13/ 8.5 × 11/ 8.5 × 5.5 Changeable by the user.

(By the operation on the LCD panel)

Color paper AB series: A4

Inch series: 8.5 x 11 56 to 105g/

m2/ 15 to 28lbs Bond

paper) (Plain paper)

m2), Normal paper

(80 to 105g/

m2), Letterhead, Color paper

No (Only paper empty detection)

8.5 × 14/ 8.5 × 13/ 8.5 × 11/ 8.5 × 11R Changeable by the user.

(By the operation on the LCD panel)

Color paper AB series: A4

Inch series: 8.5 x 11 56 to 105g/

m2/ 15 to 28lbs Bond

paper) (Plain paper)

m2), Normal paper

(80 to 105g/

m2), Letterhead, Color paper

No (Only paper empty detection)

• Manual feed section

Transport reference Center reference Paper size display AB series: A3 to A6R, Postcard

Inch series: 11 x 17 to 5.5 x 8.5

Paper size setting A3/ A4, 11 x 17, B4/ B5, 8.5 x 14, A4R/ A5,

B5R, A5R, 5.5 x 8.5

Paper type Multi paper feed:

Plain paper (52 to 80g/

m2), recycled paper, OHP, label sheet, gift wrapping paper, postcards, double postal card (no folding line), envelope, coarse paper, thick paper

Single paper feed: Plain paper (52 to 128g/m2), recycled paper, OHP, label sheet, gift wrapping paper, postcards, double postal card (no folding line), envelope, postcard paper, coarse paper, No. 2 master drawing, Thick paper (Max. 200g/m

Allowable paper type and weight for paper feed

Multi paper feed: Plain paper (52 to 128g/ thick paper (Max. 200g/

m2), special paper,

m2)

Single paper feed: Plain paper, special paper, No. 2 master

m2)

Paper capacity (Multi paper feed)

drawing, thick paper (Max. 200g/ 52 to 200g/

(14 to 54lbs)

Normal paper: 100 sheets (Plain paper: 52 to 80g/

m2) Recycled paper/ coarse paper: 100 sheets Postcards/ Double postal card (no folding line): Thick paper (Max. 200g/

30 sheets

m2): 30 sheets OHP/ Label sheet/ Gift wrapping paper: 40 sheets Envelope (AB series: 10 sheets, Inch series 5 sheets)

Paper size detection

Automatic detectionAB

Automatic detection-

A3 / A4 / 11 x 17 / 8.5 × 14/

8.5 x 13 */ 8.5 x 11 / 8.5 x 11R /

5.5 x 8.5 A3 / B4 / A4 / A4R / A5 / 11 x 17 /

8.5 × 14/ 8.5 x 13 */ 8.5 x 11

inch Automatic

detection-

A3 / B4 / A4 / A4R / B5 / B5R / A5 / 8K / 16K

China Automatic

detection-

A3 / B4 / A4 / A4R / B5 / B5R / A5 / 11 × 17/ 8.5 x 14 / 8.5 x 11

Ta iw a n Detection

Ye s disregard setting

∗ Overseas envelopes for check:

#10 Commercial, DL, C5 ("Must be free of passing trouble" with : Must pass through machine with reliability.) (Evaluation reference envelope)

∗ Types of gift wrapping paper for check:

Aioi Envelope gift wrapping paper A3, B4, A4, B5, Mino Size, Hanshi (“Must be free of passing trouble” with : Must pass through machine with reliability.)

Note: FAX data print from manual paper feed cannot be performed.

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• Duplex

Type Switchback system Paper size A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 11 x 17, 8.5 x 14,

Type and weight of paper which can be passed

8.5 x 13, 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 11R 56 to 105g/

Duplex print from manual paper feed can be performed. (Except for heavy paper, OHP sheet, and special paper.)

∗ Judgment is made by setting the paper type

on the operation panel.

m2/ 15 to 21.3lbs Bond

(2) Finishing ability

Paper exit section Paper exit tray (1 tray) Paper exit face Face down Capacity 500 sheets (80g/ Full detection No Paper detection Yes Finishing Yes Offset function Depending on the shifter. Stapling Available when the finisher is installed.

m2 paper)

(3) Job separator exit tray (AR-TR3)

Condition In case of Optional function (printer, FAX) is

Simultaneous wrapping in kit

Simultaneous wrapping

Function This exit tray is set up above main exit tray, and

Many of tray 1 (this tray can not set up more than 2)

Separator system By control of main machine

Exit paper size All sizes of paper except for postcards (A6)

Exit paper weight 52 to 128g/m

Paper pass Center (same as main unit)

Exit area/ finishing Face-down paper exit to the upper surface of

Machine weight 0.6 kg

Exit capacity 100 sheets (80g/m

Tray full detector Yes

Concept of function

Upper exit tray (Job separator)

Lower exit tray (main machine exit tray)

set up as MFD.

Job separator tray Setting manual book

Setting manual book

can separate copier exit, printer exit and FAX exit.

and envelopes.

the main unit paper exit section

Copy/ FAX/ Printer (This setting can be done by users.)

Copy/ Printer/ FAX (This setting can be done by users.)

(14 to 34.1lbs)

paper)

C. Optical (Image scanning) section

(1) Type

Document table Document table fixed type (Flat-bed type)

(2) Document reference position

Document table Rear left reference

(3) Resolution

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

400 dpi 600 dpi

(4) Gradation

256 gradations (8-bit)

(5) Original size/ Scanning area

a. Max. original size

A3 paper (11" × 17")

(6) Scanning speed

122mm/sec (600 dpi: magnification ratio 100%) (AR-M256/ M257/ M258/ 5625) 145mm/sec (600 dpi: magnification ratio 100%) (AR-M316/ M317/ M318/ 5631)

(7) Light source (lamp)

Type None-electrode xenon lamp

Drive voltage 1.5 kV

(8) Read sensor

Type Reduction optical system image sensor (CCD)

Monochrome

D. Scanner (exposure) section

(1) Resolution

Main scanning direction Sub scanning direction

600 dpi 600 dpi

(2) Gradation

2 gradations

(3) Laser unit specifications

r.p.m. 28,819 rpm (26 sheet model/FAX output)

34,252 rpm (31 sheet model)

Mirror surfaces 6 faces

Laser power 0.16mW (26 sheet model/FAX output)

Laser beam size 60

Laser wave length 785nm

0.18mW (31 sheet model)

µ (Main scan) x 70µ (Sub scan)

E. Image process section

Imaging speed 600 dpi: 122 mm/sec.

(AR-M256/ M257/ M258/ 5625) 600 dpi: 145 mm/sec. (AR-M316/ M317/ M318/ 5631)

Photo conductor

Toner Type Developer (Black)

Charge System Charged saw-tooth

Transfer System Transfer roller

Exposure None-electrode xenon lamp

Type OPC drum (dia. 30mm) LIFE 25 sheet model: 75,000 sheets

LIFE 25,000 sheets

Voltage 560

Voltage 18

31 sheet model: 100,000 sheets

(Toner, life: 25k,

Developer life: 75k (26 sheet model)

100k (31 sheet model))

µA constant electric current

µA (electric current)

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 3

: '07/Oct/15

Developing Dry, 2-component magnetic brush

Separation (–) DC scorotron Discharge — Cleaning Contacted blade

development

F. Fusing

Type Heat roller

Lamp Type Halogen lamp

Voltage 100V: 110V/ 120V to 127V

Power consumption

Fusing temperature 185° (600 dpi)

Heat roller Teflon coated roller

Pressure roller Silicone rubber roller with re-engerized

Separation system Natural separation (with pawl)

200V: 220V to 240V

Main : 650W Sub : 550W

cube

G. Drive

Drive section Motor

Main motor DC brushless motor

4. Additional functions, copy functions, and expanded functions

APS (Automatic paper selection)

AMS (Automatic magnification ratio selection)

Stream feeding mode Yes

Job build function Yes (Copy/ Scan)

Auto tray switching Yes (No for manual paper feed)

Memory copy Yes (1 page memory provided as standard)

Rotation copy Yes

E-sort Yes

XY zoom Yes

1 set 2 copy Yes (No for enlargement)

Binding margin Yes

Edge erase Yes

Center frame erase Yes

Booklet copy No

White/ black reversion Yes

2 in 1/ 4 in 1 Yes (Centering provided)

Sorter Yes

Mix paper feed Yes (Only when this function is set)

Preheating Yes (Conditions are set with the key operator

Ye s (No for APS by flow scan with the RSPF)

Ye s (No for AMS by flow scan with the RSPF)

When the OC is used: Landscape/ Portrait 25 – 400% When the RSPF is used: Landscape/ Portrait 50 – 200%

Default AB series: 0 – 20 mm (Unit of 1 mm) Inch series: 0 – 1 inch (Unit of 1/ 8 inch)

Whole surface only (Can be inhibited with the simulation.)

Offset function (shifter or finisher) required

program.)

Auto power shut off function

Message display Yes

Key operator program Yes

Printer status monitor/ Printer administration utility

Wireless LAN support Yes (A 3rd party part is recommended.)

Coin vendor support Yes (Option only for the models for dealers)

Auditor support Yes

Duplex Yes (Standard)

Total counter Yes

Toner save Yes

Department management

Job registration/ call Yes (10 jobs)

Cover paper Yes (Insertion and stapling must be allowed

OHP insert paper No

Self print function Yes (The service simulations in the machine

Built-in clock Yes

Paper exit tray selection

1 page memory 48MB

Yes (Conditions are set with the key operator program.)

Yes (A PCL printer board is required (TCP/ IP only). To use another protocol, an NIC card is required.)

Yes (100 departments)

from manual feed.)

and the key operation list are printed.)

(When the finisher is installed) Machine: Copy/ FAX/ *Printer Top tray: Copy/ *FAX Offset tray: Printer/ *Copy

(When the job separator is installed) Machine: *Copy/ Printer/ FAX Job separator tray: Copy/ *Printer/ *FAX

* Default: (The above setup items for each paper exit tray can be changed by the user.)

5. Safety and environmental protection standards

(1) Safety standards

North America China

UL60950-1 CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-03 21CFR (Laser) FCC Class Part 15 Class A ICES-003 Class A FCC Part 68 ICCS-03

Australia Taiwan

IEC60950-1 IEC60825-1 (Laser) AS/NZS 60950 (FAX option) AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class A AS/ACIFS0002 AS/NZS60950

GB4943 GB9254 Class A GB17625.1 GB/T3382.1 GB/T3382.2 YD/T514, YD/T589, YD/T703, YD/T965, YD/T993

CNS14336 CNS13438 Class B PSTN01

(2) Ozone level

Ozone Less than 0.02mg/m³

Dust Less than 0.075mg/m³

Standard Europe

(Western/North)

IEC60950-1 IEC60825-1 (Laser) EN60950-1 EN55022 Class A CISPR22 Class A EN55024 EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 TS103021 or TBR21 EG201120 EG201121

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 SPECIFICATIONS 3 - 4

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(3) Noise level

Operating 25-sheet model: Less than 6.3B

On standby 25-sheet model: Less than 4.0B

31-sheet model: Less than 6.8B

31-sheet model: Less than 5.0B

(4) Environmental protection standards

International energy program digital complex machine (EPA)

Environmental Choice Program (ECP) [AR-M257/M317 only]

Nordic swan [AR-M256/M316 only] Conforming to WEEE [The machine shipped for Europe only] European ROHS regulations

6. Environment conditions

(1) Space required

Folded multi manual feed 628 (W) × 585.5 (D) mm Open multi manual feed 894 (W) × 585.5 (D) mm

(2) Operating ambient conditions

Humidity (%)

Temperature (˚C)

(3) Ambient storage conditions

Humidity (%)

Temperature (˚C)

(4) Ambient conditions for transporting

Humidity (%)

Temperature (˚C)

(5) Atmospheric pressure

595 mmHg or above

(6) Standard temperature and humidity

Temperature 20 to 25°C Humidity 65±5%RH

7. IMC board functions

* Sort function (Electronic sort)

* Group function 32MB (Copy: 16MB, Print: 16MB)

Rotation copy

2 in 1/ 4 in 1 Two pages or four pages of documents are

Edge erase Images on the edges of the document are

Center erase The center image of the set document is

Binding edge Binding edge is provided on the left, right

Compression memory for electronic sort * Memory read capacity 32MB (Copy: 16MB, Print: 16MB)

Memory expansion 2 slots for DIMM memory, Max. 512MB x 2

Note: The number of sheets for the columns marked with “*” is calcu-

lated supposing that the same quantity is assigned to the ROPM memory and the copy expansion memory.

32MB (Copy: 16MB, Print: 16MB) 90 sheets (max. 1500 sheets) with A4 standard documents at 600dpi. Offset paper exit by the shifter function

90 sheets (max. 1500 sheets) with A4 standard documents at 600dpi. Offset paper exit by the shifter function

If there is paper of the same size as the document size, the image is rotated and printed even though the paper is set in a different direction. (In some cases, enlargement rotation may not be executed.)

copied on one page of paper. Division can be made with slid lines or dotted lines (by user setup). (The solid line width is 8 lines)

erased and copy is made. (Adjustable in the range of 0 – 20mm (0 – 1 inch).)

or the top of the set document. 32MB

90 sheets (Max. 1500 sheets) of A4 standard documents (Sharp A4 standard document Test Chart B (6%))

slots + 32MB (Expandable up to 1056MB)

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8. Printer function (AR-M256/ M257/ M316/ M317/ 5625/ 5631)

A. “Sharp Printer Language with Compression

(SPLC)” Printer function

(1) Basic specification

Item Detail

Print Speed 15ppm: 600dpi (including transfer from PC)

Resolution 600dpi Smoothing 600dpi Toner Save Mode Standard Input tray Multi Bypass tray

Duplex print Standard Finisher Option Printer driver Standard Manual (Online manual) Platform IBM PC/ AT (Include compatible machine) Support OS (Printer Driver)

B. Printer driver specification

(1) System

Machine OS

IBM PC/ AT (Include compatible machine)

(2) Printing function specification

Function Content

General Copies 1-999

Orientation Portrait

Collate Collate

Document Style 1-Sided, 2-Sided (Book),

N-up printing 2/ 4 N-up Order Z N-up Border Yes/ No User Setting Yes

Paper Input Paper Size A3/ B4/ A4/ B5/ A5/ B6/ A6/

Custom Paper Size 1 size Source Selection • Auto

25ppm: ROPM (AR-M256/ M257/ 5625) 31ppm: ROPM (AR-M316/ M317/ 5631)

Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3, Tray 4 (Depending on conditions of the machine and option installation.)

Standard

Windows 98/ Me Windows NT 4.0 Workstation (SP5 or later) Windows 2000 Windows XP/ XP x64 Windows Vista/ Vista x64

Landscape

Uncollate

2-Sided (Tablet)

Ledger (11x17) / Legal (8.5 x 14) /

Foolscap (8.5 x 13) /

Letter (8.5 x 11) /

Invoice (5.5 x 8.5)/ Folio/

Executive/ COM-10 /

DL/ C5/ 8K/ 16K

• Bypass (Auto)

• Bypass (Manual)

• Tray 1/ 2/ 3/ 4

Function Content

Paper Input

Paper Output

Graphic Print Quality Normal

Watermark Watermark (None)/ TOP SECRET/

Configuration Setting

Others

Paper Type Tray:

Normal paper, letter head paper, recycle paper, colored paper Bypass: Normal paper, recycle paper, OHP, label paper, gift wrapping paper, postcards, double postal card (no folding line), envelope, postcard paper, coarse paper, No. 2

master drawing, thick paper Transparency print Yes/ No Output Tray Selection • Center Tray

• Upper Tray

• Finisher Offset tray

Staple Yes/ No

Draft

Photo Smoothing Yes/ No Toner save Yes/ No Photo Enhancement Yes/ No Fit to Page Yes/ No 2 Gradation print Yes/ No Image Adjustment Brightness: 0 to 100

Contrast: 0 to 100

CONFIDENTIAL/ DRAFT/

ORIGINAL/ COPY User setting Add/ Update/ Delete Position Center

X: ±50

Y: ±50 Size 6 to 300 Angle ±90 Gray Scale 0 to 255 Edit Font Yes On first page only Yes/ No Input Trays Two/ Three/ Four trays Output Tray Options None/ Upper Tray/ Staple

Finisher Set Tray Status Yes Version Information Yes ROPM Yes/ No

(3) Print quality

Mode Control Content

Resolution/ Print quality

Smoothing On* Smoothing function is ON.

Toner Save Mode On Toner save function is ON.

Photo Enhancement On Photo enhancement function is ON.

2 Gradation print On 2-Gradation print function is ON.

* Default

600dpi (Fixed)

Off Smoothing function is OFF.

Off* Toner save function is OFF.

Off* Photo enhancement function is

Off* 2-Gradation print function is OFF.

Print quality is selected from Normal*/ Draft/ Photo.

OFF.

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(5) Paper handling specifications

a. Paper feed direction

Limitations on tray/ functions for support paper

Paper feed tray Paper exit tray Function

Paper name Paper size

A3 297 x 420 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes A4 210 x 297 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes A5 148 x 210 mm Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes A6 105 x 148 mm Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes B4 257 x 364 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes B5 182 x 257 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes B6 128 x 182 mm Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Ledger 11 x 17 inch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Letter 8.5 x 11 inch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Legal 8.5 x 14 inch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Executive 7.25 x 10.5 inch Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Folio 8.3 x 13 inch Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Invoice 5.5 x 8.5 inch Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Foolscap 8.5 x 13 inch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 8K 270 x 390 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes 16K 195 x 270 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes DL 110 x 220 mm Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes C5 162 x 229 mm Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Com10 4.125 x 9.5 inch Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Custom W: 100 to 297 mm

L: 148 to 431.8 mm

Manual

tray

Tray 1 Tray 2 Tray 3 Tray 4

Center

tray

Upper

tray

Offset

tray

Staple Fit page

Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A

Setting direction toward paper

feed port = Long side

Transfer direction

(6) Print enable area

Setting direction toward paper

feed port = Short side

Transfer direction

Actual page size

Print area

Logic paper size

HP/GL picture frame

Paper

Size

ABCDEFGH

A3 7014 9920 6730 142 100 300 6814 0

B4 6070 8597 5786 142 100 300 5870 0 A4 4960 7014 4676 142 100 300 4760 0 B5 4298 6070 5770 142 100 300 4098 0 A5 3508 4960 3224 142 100 300 3308 0

Ledger 6600 10200 6300 150 100 300 6400 0

Legal 5100 8400 4800 150 100 300 4900 0

Letter 5100 6600 4800 150 100 300 4900 0

Invoice 3300 5100 3000 150 100 300 3100 0

Foolscap 5100 7800 4800 150 100 300 4900 0

Folio 4980 7800 4680 150 100 300 4780 0

Executive 4350 6300 4050 150 100 300 4150 0

COM-10 2474 5700 2174 150 100 300 2274 0

C5 3826 5408 3542 142 100 300 3626 0 DL 2598 5196 2314 142 100 300 2398 0

Actual page size

Print area

Logic paper size

HP/GL picture frame

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Paper

Size

ABCDEFGH

A3 9920 7014 9684 118 100 300 9720 0 B4 8597 6070 8361 118 100 300 8397 0 A4 7014 4960 6778 118 100 300 6814 0 B5 6070 4298 5830 118 100 300 5870 0 A5 4960 3508 4720 118 100 300 4760 0

Ledger 8400 5100 8160 120 100 300 8200 0

Legal 8400 5100 8160 120 100 300 8200 0

Letter 6600 5100 6360 120 100 300 6400 0

Invoice 5100 3300 2860 120 100 300 4900 0

Foolscap 7800 5100 7560 120 100 300 7600 0

Folio 7800 4980 7560 120 100 300 7600 0

Executive 6300 4350 6060 120 100 300 6100 0

COM-10 5700 2474 3460 120 100 300 5500 0

C5 5408 3826 5172 118 100 300 5208 0 DL 5196 2598 4960 118 100 300 4996 0

∗ To p m ar gi n

The set value is received from the digital copier, and data are made according to the set value.

∗ Left margin

Since the paper size sensor is not set, the digital copier cannot recognize the size and direction of paper which is actually inserted. Therefore, the left margin is set according to the paper size specified in the print data sent from the computer, and print process is performed. If the computer does not specify the paper size, or in the case of the custom size, the left margin is set according to the default paper size.

(7) Print reference

This machine employs the center reference system. Since the digital copier is not provided with the tray size detection feature, formatting and center distribution are performed not by the actual paper size but by the paper size specified by the computer.

Origin

ABCDEFGHIJKLMN

12345

abc

Actual paper size

Size specified by the HOST

Paper feed direction

Center reference line

C. Interface

Interface IEEE 1284 (Parallel interface)

USB Ver. 2.0

D. System outline

The GDI-PWB is provided with IEEE1284 I/F on the host side, and the 16-bit bi-directional data bus I/F and UART on the machine side. Transfer of image data with the IMC-PWB is performed with this 16-bit bidirectional data bus. Command status information with the engine is processed with UART.

This unit is installed to the position of PCL-PWB on the conventional AR-235/ 275.

JBIG compression data sent from the host are transferred to the IMC PWB, where the data are extracted to be VIDEO data, and sent through the MCU PWB to the LSU.

Engine

CCD

MCU

Image

process

ASIC

IMC

Page memory

Extraction

: Data flow

CPU

JBIG-

Compressed

memory

Lite

M-bus

UART Command status

JBIG

data

Data through

GDI

CPU

ASIC

IEEE1284

Header + JBIG data

JBIG printer driver

9. Printer function (AR-M258/ M318)

A. Basic function

Print Speed 600dpi Resolution 300dpi, 600dpi Smoothing 600dpi

Standard memory 64 MB (Standard) +256MB x 1 Expansion memory

Optional memory 8MB flash DIMM Toner save mode Paper feed tray Multi manual feed tray

Duplex print Standard Finisher Option NIC Standard (AR-P27)

PostScript Level3 Packed software Printer driver, PAU4.0, Status monitor,

Operation manual Standard (Online manual) Platform IBM PC/ AT compatible machine

Support OS (Printer driver)

Support PDL PCL5e, PCL6, PostScript Level 3, Installed fonts Standard PCL5e/PCL6:

*1: The network scan requires 1 slot of memory (max. 256MB). When,

therefore, the network scan is installed, the maximum memory area available for the printer functions is 320MB.

*2: PDF print is available with PostScript.

Item Detail

DIMM 1 slot 144 pin 256MB DIMM

Standard

Tray1, Tray2, Tray3, Tray4 (Depends on the installation status of the machine and options.)

• 10Base-T, 100Base-TX

• Corresponding protocol: IP/ SPX, TCP/ IP, IPV6, Comforming to IPsec, EtherTalk, NetBEUI

Option

Installer

Macintosh Custom PS/ PPD/ Custom PCL5e/ 6

Windows 98/ Me

Windows NT 4.0 (SP5 or later)

Windows 2000/ Server 2003

Windows XP/ XP x64

Windows Vista/ Vista x64 Only PPD MacOS 9.0 to 9.2.2/ X10.1.5/ X10.2.8

MacOS 10.3.3 to 10.3.9/ X10.4/

X10.4.4

Roman outline fonts = 80 types

Line printer font (Bitmap) = 1 type Option PCL5e/PCL6:

Bar code fonts = 28 types (Can be

provided by the flash ROM kit as well)

PS3: Roman outline fonts = 136 types

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[4] CONSUMABLE PARTS

1. Supply system table

A. SEC/ SECL/ LAG

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 Toner cartridge

(black)

2 Developer (black) Developer

Toner cartridge (With IC chip) (Toner; Net weight 745g) TNCA replacement operation manual

(Developer; Net weight 400g)

×10

×10 ×10 25cpm: 75K (×10)

25K (×10) AR-310MT Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document

31cpm: 100K (×10)

MT=NT*10

AR-271MD MD=ND*10

3 Drum Drum ×1 25cpm: 75K

31cpm: 100K

AR-310DR

B. Europe/ East Europe/ Russia / Australia/ New Zealand

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 Toner cartridge

(black)

2 Developer (black) Developer

3 Drum Drum ×1 75K AR-310DM

Toner cartridge (With IC chip) (Toner; Net weight 745g) TNCA replacement operation manual

(Developer; Net weight 400g)

×10

×10 ×10 75K (×10) AR-271LD LD=DV*10

25K (×10) AR-310LT Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document

LT =T *1 0

C. Asia affiliates

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 Toner cartridge

(black)

2 Developer (black) Developer

3 Drum Drum ×1 75K AR-310DR

Toner cartridge (With IC chip) (Toner; Net weight 745g) TNCA replacement operation manual

(Developer; Net weight 400g)

×10

×10 ×10 75K (×10) AR-271CD CD=SD*10

25K (×10) AR-310CT Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document

CT=ST*10

D. SMEF/ Israel/ Philippines/ Agent

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 Toner cartridge

(black)

2 Developer (black) Developer

3 Drum Drum ×1 75K AR-310DR

Toner cartridge (With IC chip) (Toner; Net weight 745g) TNCA replacement operation manual

(Developer; Net weight 400g)

×10

×10 ×10 75K (×10) AR-271CD CD=SD*10

25K (×10) AR-310ET Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document

ET=FT*10

E. Taiwan

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 Toner cartridge

(black)

2 Developer (black) Developer

3 Drum Drum ×1 75K AR-310DR-T

Toner cartridge (With IC chip) (Toner; Net weight 745g) TNCA replacement operation manual

(Developer; Net weight 400g)

×10

×10 ×10 75K (×10) AR-271LD LD=DV*10

25K (×10) AR-310ET Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document

ET=FT*10

F. Hong Kong

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 Toner cartridge

(black)

2 Developer (black) Developer

3 Drum Drum ×1 75K AR-310DR-C

Toner cartridge (With IC chip) (Toner; Net weight 745g) TNCA replacement operation manual

(Developer; Net weight 400g)

×10

×10 ×10 75K (×10) AR-271CD-C CD-C=SD-C*10

25K (×10) AR-310CT-C Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document

CT-C=ST-C*10

G. China

No. Item Content Life Model name Remarks

1 Toner cartridge

(black)

2 Developer (black) Developer

3 Drum Drum ×1 75K AR-310DR-C

Toner cartridge (With IC chip) (Toner; Net weight 455g) TNCA replacement operation manual×1×1

×1 75K (×10) AR-271SD-C

(Developer; Net weight 400g)

15K (×10) AR-311ST-C Life setting by A4 (8.5"×11") 6% document

* Without toner save.

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2. Maintenance parts list

A. SDSCA/ SECL/ LAG (AR-M257/ M317)

No. Item Content Life

1 Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller

2 Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller

3 150K maintenance

kit

4 MC unit MC unit ×10 25cpm: 75K (×10)

5 Cleaner blade Cleaner blade ×10 25cpm: 75K (×10)

6 Drum frame unit Drum frame unit ×1 25cpm: 225K

7 Transfer roller unit Transfer roller unit ×1 150K AR-310TX 8 Paper feed roller kit Paper feed roller kit ×1 100K AR-310IR 9 Fusing unit Fusing unit (120V heater lamp) ×1 150K AR-310FU

10 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge ×3 3000 staples ×3 AR-SC1 For AR-FN5A (For 30 sheets staple)

11 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge ×3 5000 staples ×3 AR-SC2 For AR-F14N (For 50 sheets staple)

∗ The other maintenance parts than the above are supplied as service parts.

Fuser gear Upper heat roller bearing Upper cleaning pad Fusing separation pawl (upper)

Fusing separation pawl (lower) Fuser bearing (lower) Drum separation pawl unit Transfer roller unit

×1 ×1 ×2 ×1 ×4

×1 ×4 ×2 ×2 ×1

150K AR-310UH

300K AR-310LH

150K AR-310KA1

31cpm: 100K (×10)

31cpm: 300K

B. SEEG/ SUK/ SCA/ SCNZ/ SEA/ SEES/ SEZ/ SEIS/ SEB/ SEN/ SEF/ SMEF/ Russia/ Special country

(AR-M256/ M316, AR-5625/ 5631)

No. Item Content Life

1 Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller

2 Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller

3 150K maintenance

kit

4 MC unit MC unit ×10 25cpm: 75K (×10)

5 Cleaner blade Cleaner blade ×10 25cpm: 75K (×10)

6 Drum frame unit Drum frame unit ×1 25cpm: 225K

7 Transfer roller unit Transfer roller unit ×1 150K AR-310TX 8 Staple car tridge Staple cartridge ×3 3000 staples ×3 AR-SC1 For AR-FN5A (For 30 sheets staple)

9 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge ×3 5000 staples ×3 AR-SC2 For AR-F14N (For 50 sheets staple)

∗ The other maintenance parts than the above are supplied as service parts.

Fuser gear Upper heat roller bearing Upper cleaning pad Fusing separation pawl (upper)

Fusing separation pawl (lower) Fuser bearing (lower) Drum separation pawl unit Transfer roller unit DV blade DV side sheet N

×1 ×1 ×2 ×1 ×4

×1 ×4 ×2 ×2 ×1 ×1 ×2

150K AR-310UH

300K AR-310LH

150K AR-310KA

31cpm: 100K (×10)

31cpm: 300K

Model

name

AR-310MC AR-310MC = AR-310NC ×10

The order places an order in AR-310MC. Addition of Sterling.

AR-270CB AR-270CB = AR-270BL ×10

AR-310DU

Model

name

AR-310MC AR-310MC = AR-310NC ×10

AR-270CB AR-270CB = AR-270BL ×10

AR-310DU

The order places an order in AR-270CB.

∗ The life of the toner reception seat attached to

the drum frame is 225K (25cpm)/ 300K (31cpm), and it can be used up to 3 times. (Supplied as a drum frame unit.)

∗ Drum frame unit contains all the drum unit

parts excluding Drum and Drum fixing plate.

Common with the cartridge for FN4

Common with the cartridge for FN7

The order places an order in AR-310MC. Addition of Sterling.

The order places an order in AR-270CB.

∗ The life of the toner reception seat attached to

the drum frame is 225K (25cpm)/ 300K (31cpm), and it can be used up to 3 times. (Supplied as a drum frame unit.)

∗ Drum frame unit contains all the drum unit

parts excluding Drum and Drum fixing plate.

Common with the cartridge for FN4

Common with the cartridge for FN7

Remarks

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C. STCL/ SRH/ SRS/ SRSSC/ SBI/ Agent (All model)

No. Item Content Life

1 Upper heat roller kit Upper heat roller

Fuser gear Upper heat roller bearing Upper cleaning pad Fusing separation pawl (upper)

2 Lower heat roller kit Lower heat roller

Fusing separation pawl (lower) Fuser bearing (lower)

3 150K maintenance

kit

Drum separation pawl unit Transfer roller unit DV blade DV side sheet N

×1 ×1 ×2 ×1 ×4

×1 ×4 ×2

×2 ×1 ×1 ×2

150K AR-310UH

300K AR-310LH

150K AR-310KA

4 MC unit MC unit ×10 25cpm: 75K (×10)

31cpm: 100K (×10)

5 Cleaner blade Cleaner blade ×10 25cpm: 75K (×10)

31cpm: 100K (×10)

6 Drum frame unit Drum frame unit ×1 25cpm: 225K

31cpm: 300K

4 Staple car tridge Staple cartridge ×3 3000 staples ×3 AR-SC1 For AR-FN5A (For 30 sheets staple)

5 Staple cartridge Staple cartridge ×3 5000 staples ×3 AR-SC2 For AR-F14N (For 50 sheets staple)

∗ The other maintenance parts than the above are supplied as service parts.

Model

name

Remarks

AR-310MC AR-310MC = AR-310NC ×10

The order places an order in AR-310MC. Addition of Sterling.

AR-270CB AR-270CB = AR-270BL ×10

The order places an order in AR-270CB.

AR-310DU

∗ The life of the toner reception seat attached to

the drum frame is 225K (25cpm)/ 300K (31cpm), and it can be used up to 3 times. (Supplied as a drum frame unit.)

∗ Drum frame unit contains all the drum unit

parts excluding Drum and Drum fixing plate.

Common with the cartridge for FN4

Common with the cartridge for FN7

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2. Production number identification

3. Environment conditions

The label on the TD cartridge shows the date of production.

Serial number

(0001-9999)

location of manufacture

Label position

Date of oroduction

Version no.

<Drum>

The laser print indicates the date (year, month, day) of production.

A. Ambient conditions for transporting

Humidity (%)

Temperature (˚C)

B. Ambient storage conditions (sealed)

Humidity (%)

1234

1 The last digit of the production year.

2 The production month.

X stands for October, Y November, and Z December.

3, 4The production day.

Temperature (˚C)

C. Operating ambient conditions

Use environment conditions

Humidity (%)

Temperature (˚C)

4. Life (packed conditions)

Photoconductor drum (36 months from the production month)

Developer, toner (24 months from the production month)

AR-M256/M257/M258/M316/M317/M318/5625/5631 CONSUMABLE PARTS 4 - 4

[5] UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION

1. Installation

A. Environment

The performance of this machine is affected by the environment of the installing site. Avoid installation to the following places:

• Avoid installation in direct sunlight, otherwise the plastic parts may be deformed.

• Avoid installation to a place where there is ammonium gas. Installation near a diazo-copier may lead to dirty copy.

• Be sure to have enough space around the machine. Be sure to allow the required space around the machine for servicing and proper ventilation.

12" (30cm)

• Avoid installation in a place of high temperature, high humidity, low temperature or low humidity, otherwise paper may be dampened and frost may be generated in the machine to cause a paper jam and dirty copy.

• Avoid installation in a dusty place, otherwise dust may enter the machine to cause dirty copy or machine troubles.

• Avoid installation to a place with much vibration, otherwise the machine may cause troubles.

12"

(30cm)

12"

(30cm)

B. Power source

• Be sure to use only the power outlet (with the earth terminal) of 15A or more and 100V.

• Install the machine near the power outlet to facilitate disconnection of the power plug.

• If the power plug of this machine and other illuminating apparatus are connected to the same power outlet, the lamp may flicker. Use an exclusive power outlet for this machine without connecting another lamp together.

• Avoid complex wiring. Be careful not to damage, break, or process the power cord.

• Earth wire connection Be sure to connect the earth wire for protection against danger. If not, improper grounding may cause a fire or an electric shock.

• Avoid installation to a place of poor ventilation.

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Earth terminal

C. Transport

• When transporting the machine, use two people to lift the machine using the two grips provided on each side of the machine.

D. Other precautions

• If the machine produces smoke or bad smell, stop the operation of the machine.

• When the exclusive table (option) is used, be sure to use the adjusters (4 pcs.) on the floor. When it is required to move the machine for rearrangement of the office, etc., release the adjuster locks and move the machine.

Adjuster

• Do not use flammable spray near the machine.

• Do not remove the cabinet of the machine.

• Do not put a receptacle with water in it or metal pieces, which may drop inside the machine, causing a trouble.

• When it thunders, turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet to prevent against an electric shock or a fire caused by lighting damage.

• If a piece of metal or water enters the machine, turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.

• Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand.

• Do not remodel the machine.

• Be careful not to pinch your fingers when closing the front cover or the side cover and setting the paper feed tray to supply paper or process a paper jam.

Lock

• The fusing section is heated to a high temperature. When removing a paper jam, be careful not to touch the fusing section.

• When the machine is not used for a long time, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet for safety.

• When transporting the machine, turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. (Remove the earth wire after disconnecting the power plug from the power outlet.)

Release

Fusing section

2. Removal of protective material and fixing

screw

1) Remove all tapes, then open the document cover and remove the

protective material of sheet shape.

2) Use a screwdriver to remove the fixing screw.

The fixing screw is required when transporting the machine. Keep it in the tray. (Refer to the later description.)

• When disconnecting the power plug from the power outlet, do not pull the cord.

• Do not throw toner or the toner cartridge into a fire.

• Keep toner or the toner cartridge away from the children.

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3. Removal and storage of fixing pin

1) Lift the knob and gently pull out the tray.

2) Hold the paper pressure plate and turn the fixing pin in the arrow

direction.

3) Store the removed fixing pin and the fixing screw which was

removed in the above procedure, together in the specified storage place in the tray.

Fixing pin

4) Rotate the MG roller in the arrow direction and supply developer evenly into the developing unit.

MG roller

∗ Shake the developer bag well before opening it. ∗ Check that the DV seal is free from developer. If developer is

attached to the DV seal, clean and remove it.

5) Attach the developer tank to the developer cartridge.

After supplying developer into the developer cartridge, do not tilt or shake the developer cartridge.

6) Attach the developer cartridge to the copier, and fix it with the screw.

Note: When replacing the OPC drum with a new one, be sure to clear

the drum count.

Fixing screw

∗ If power is turned don without removing the fixing pin, it will be diffi-

cult to pull out the tray.

4. Developer cartridge installation

1) Hold the both sides of the front cover, and pull down to open it.

2) Loosen the blue screw and pull out the developing cartridge.

5. Toner cartridge installation

1) Remove the toner cartridge from the bag, shake it about 20 times horizontally, and remove the tape.

Shake about 20 times.

Shutter

Tape

∗ When holding the toner cartridge, do not touch the shutter section,

but hold the grips. Do not remove the tape before shaking the cartridge.

2) Press the lock release lever, and insert the unit completely into the copier along the guide groove. Then fix the blue screw and the locking screw.

3) Remove the developer tank from the developer cartridge.

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∗ Dir t or dust must be removed from the toner cartridge before

installing.

3) Remove the tape from the shutter, and remove the shutter from the

DATA

LINE

CUSTOM SETTINGS

TOT L COUNT

TRAY SETTINGS

ADDRE CONTRO

KEYBOARD

SELECT

KEY

CONTRA

TRAY 1

TRAY 2

TRAY 3

PLAIN / 8½ x 14

PLAIN / 11x17

TYPE / SIZE

PLAIN / 8½ x 11

DATA

LINE

CUSTOM SETTINGS

TOT L COUNT

TRAY SETTINGS

ADDRE CONTRO

KEYBOARD

SELECT

KEY

CONTRA

toner cartridge.

Dispose the removed shutter.

6. Toner density sensor level adjustment

1) Open the cover with the power OFF.

2) Power ON (The mechanism cannot be initialized because the cover is open.)

3) Install the developing unit with new developer in it.

4) Enter SIM 25-2. (# →∗→C →∗→25 → START → 2 → START)

5) Close the cover immediately before starting the operation.

6) Press the [START] key to start.

After completion of the adjustment, be sure to cancel the simulation.

Note: When replacing developer with new one, be sure to clear the

developer counter.

4) Select the tray in which you loaded paper.

If the desired tray does not appear in the display, use the [↑] key or [↓] key to scroll until it appears.

5) Select the size and type of paper that is loaded in the tray.

The currently selected paper type will be highlighted.

• To change the paper type selection, touch the appropriate type key.

• To change the paper size selection, touch the appropriate size key.

• To change the displayed size selections to AB sizes, touch [AB ↔ INCH].

CUSTOM SETTINGS TRAY 1 TYPE/SIZE SETTING

TYPE

PLAIN

RECYCLED

LETTER HEAD 11x17

COLOR

8½x11

SIZE AB INCH

8½x14

8½x11R 5½x8½

8½x13

7. Tray paper size setting

When you change the paper in a tray, follow the steps below to change the tray's paper type and paper size settings.

The settings cannot be changed when operation has stopped because the paper ran out or a misfeed occurred, or when an interrupt copy job is being performed.

Even in copy mode, the settings cannot be changed while a print job or received fax is being printed.

Note:

• 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (A5) size paper can only be set for tray 1.

• B5 size paper cannot be set for tray 2 (However, B5R size paper can be set.).

• Tray settings for trays other than the bypass tray can be prohibited in the key operator programs.

A. Trays 1 – 4

1) Set paper on the tray.

2) Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.

The custom settings menu screen will appear.

6) Touch the [OK] key.

7) A message appears prompting you to check the paper in the tray. Check the paper and then touch the [OK] key.

You will return to the tray settings screen.

B. Manual feed tray

Use either of the following two methods to set the bypass tray's paper type setting.

(1) From the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key

1) Set paper on the tray.

2) Press the [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key.

The custom settings menu screen will appear.

3) Touch the [TRAY SETTINGS] key.

The tray settings screen will appear.

3) Touch the [TRAY SETTINGS] key.

The tray settings screen will appear.

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4) Touch the [BYPASS TRAY] key.

TRAY 4

BYPASS TRAY

TYPE / SIZE

PLAIN

PLAIN / 11x17

5) Select the type of paper that is loaded in the tray. "JAPANESE P/C" refers to official postcards used in Japan.

CUSTOM SETTINGS BYPASS TRAY TYPE SETTING SELECT THE PAPER TYPE.

PLAIN

RECYCLED

HEAVY PAPER THIN PAPER

LETTER HEAD

COLOR

ENVELOPE JAPANESE P/C

LABELS

TRANSPARENCY

6) Touch the [OK] key.

You will return to the tray settings screen.

(2) From the [PAPER SELECT] key

1) Set paper on the tray.

2) Touch the [PAPER SELECT] key.

8. Installation of options

A. AR-P27

(1) Parts included

CD-ROM: 1 pc.

Operation manual

Installation caution

sheet

M3 screws: 3 pcs.

(For installation of

the parallel and the

USB connectors)

(2) Installation procedure

Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power plug of the copier from the outlet.

1) Remove the shielding plate.

Remove five screws and remove the shielding plate.

PCL PWB: 1 pc.

M3 screws with spring washer : 6 pcs. (For installation of the

PCL PWB)

Support post : 2 pcs.

3) Touch the paper type selection key.

4) Select the paper type. "JAPANESE P/C" refers to official postcards used in Japan.

5) Touch the [PAPER SELECT] key. You will return to the main screen of copy mode.

Screws

2) Cut and remove the cut-out portion from the left rear cabinet.

Cut and remove the cut-out portion of the left rear cabinet using a tool such as diagonal cutters. (Be careful about the direction of the tool so that the cut surface is flat)

Cut-out portion

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3) Attach the PCL PWB unit.

Attach the support post to the mounting plate of machine options. Then connect the PCL PWB connector to the mother board connector and fit the PCL PWB with the six screws with M3 spring washer (packed with the unit).

Then, attach the parallel and USB connector portion using the supplied three screws.

M3 screws with spring washer

Support

M3 screw

post

M3 screws

PCL PWB

M3 screws with spring washer

4) Attach the shielding plate.

Attach the shielding plate using five screws.

Screws

Insert the power plug of the copier to the outlet and turn on the main switch. Then, carry out the following procedure.

5) Check for the PCL PWB.

Press the PRINT key on the operation panel to check to see if the copier enters the print mode.

6) Check for the language.

Check for the language setting (26-22) following the procedure described in the service manual (section of simulation).

7) Check for printing.

For installation of printer drivers on a computer, see the supplied operation manual.

Then, connect a parallel cable to the computer and execute printing to check to see if printing can be executed properly.

(3) Mounting of additional memory

(After mounting it, Installation proceed to step 4.)

Insert the memory module until it clicks. The memory module is lock when it is inserted. However, be sure to check that the module slit is engaged with the connector rib when it is inserted.

Memory module (S.O.DIMM)

B. AR-PK1N

(1) Parts included

CD-ROM: 1*

License agreement

Installation caution sheet

*NOTE: Do not use the CD-ROM packed in AR-PK1N, but use the CD-

ROM packed together with the AR-P27 for setting the PS driver.

(2) Installation procedure

To enable the PS3, the product key must be acquired. (For the method of acquiring the product key, contact the SHARP authorized dealer.)

1) Check that AR-P27 operates normally.

• Turn on the power and wait until warming up is complete.

• Press the PRINT key on the operation panel of the main unit.

• If the LCD in the operation panel of the main unit switches to the print mode normally, AR-P27 is operating normally.

• If it is not operating normally, follow the AR-P27 Installation Manual to check and modify the system configuration settings and check the operation.

2) Enable the PS3.

To enable the system configuration, use the keys on the main unit to set the mode.

Enter the product key with the key operator program. (Refer to the Operation Manual of Key Operator Program.)

Setting of the product key is complete. To update the system, press the CA key to exit the setting mode.

3) Check the PS3.

Make the following sequence of selections on the control panel.

• Press Special Functions , highlight Configuration and press OK.

• Use the up and down keys to highlight Test print menu and press OK.

• Use the up/down keys to highlight Configuration page and press OK.

A configuration page will be printed.

Check that the option memory capacity is 128 MB or more.

Check that the PS3 has been installed.

Please keep below important information. This information will use for other products.

APPLICATION NUMBER

MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER

PRODUCT KEY

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C. AR-PF1/PF2

(1) Parts included

AR-PF1

Bar code board: 1 pc.

AR-PF2

3) Attach the shielding plate.

Attach the shielding plate using the five screws.

CD-ROM: 1 pc.

Operation manual

Installation caution sheet

Screws

Operation manual

Installation caution sheet

Flash ROM board: 1 pc.

(2) Installation

Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power plug of the copier from the outlet.

1) Remove the shielding plate.

Remove five screws and remove the shielding plate.

Screws

2) Attach the bar code board/flash ROM.

Attach the bar code board/flash ROM board to CN7 of the printer board.

Screws

Insert the power plug of the copier to the outlet and turn on the main switch. Then, carry out the following procedure.

4) Check the bar codes. (AR-PF1 only)

Use the operation keys on the operation panel to print the PCL font list from the test page printing.

Check that the optional font list is printed at the end.

(3) Font list

Font

No.

1 Code128TT-Regular 15 OCR-A 2 Code128-NarrowTT-Regular 16 OCR-B 3 Code128-WideTT-Regular 17 OCR-B-C39-Regular 4 Code39HalfInch-Regular 18 Upc-Half 5 Code39OneInch-Regular 19 Upc-Half-Bars 6 Code39QuarterInch-Regular 20 Upc-HalfMusic 7 Code39SmallHigh-Regular 21 Upc-HalfNarrow 8 Code39Slim-Regular 22 Upc-HalfThin

9 Code39SmallLow-Regular 23 Upc-Tall-Regular 10 Code39SmallMedium-Regular 24 Upc-TallBarsThin-regular 11 Code39Wide-Regular 25 12 Codabar-Regular 26 Upc-TallNarrow-Regular 13 Interleaved2of5-Regular 27 Upc-TallThin-regular 14 Interleaved2of5-Thin-Regular 28 ZipCodeBarcode-Regular

Font name

Font

No.

Font name

Upc-TallMusicThin-Regular

Bar code board/ Flash ROM board/ Font ROM board

(4) Check when installing the AR-PF2

Check can be made by print out of the printer setting list.

The expansion font item in the printer setting list is changed from "uninstalled" to "download font."

D. MX-NSX1

(1) Packed items

This network scanner kit includes the following items in the package.

• CD-ROM (Network Scanner Tool and Sharpdesk, Installer, Sharp TWAIN driver, etc.)

• Installation caution sheet and Operation Manual (License numbers of 10 user clients of Sharpdesk are specified.)

(2) Installation procedure

To use the scanner expansion kit, a S.O.DIMM memory module (128 MB or more) is needed.

If no memory is added, an S.O.DIMM module must be mounted on PCL PWB. For the mounting method and the memory capacity, see below.

To enable the scanner function, the product key must be acquired. (For the method of acquiring the product key, contact the SHARP authorized dealer.)

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1) Check the capacity of the Printer PWB memory.

Use the keys of the copier to print the configuration page. (For details, see the operation manual.)

Check that the capacity of the optional memory is 128 MB or more.

2) Enable the network scanner feature.

To enable the system configuration, use the keys on the copier to set the mode.

Enter the product key with the key operator program. (Refer to the Operation Manual of Key Operator Program.)

Setting of the product key is completed. Press the [EXIT] key to update the system and exit the setting mode.

(3) Mounting the additional memory

Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power plug of the copier from the outlet.

1) Remove the shielding plate.

Remove the five screws and remove the shielding plate.

Screws

3) Reattach the shielding plate.

Reattach the shielding plate using the five screws.

Screws

F. AR-SM5/SM6

(1) Parts included

AR-SM5 AR-SM6

Screws

2) Mount the memory module.

Insert the memory module until it clicks. The memory module is lock when it is inserted. However, be sure to check that the module slit is engaged with the connector rib when it is inserted.

Memory module (S.O.DIMM)

256MB SDRAM memory module

(168 pin DIMM): 1 pc.

Installation caution sheet

512MB SDRAM memory module

(168 pin DIMM): 1 pc.

Installation caution sheet

(2) Installation procedure

Turn off the main switch of the copier and then remove the power plug of the copier from the outlet.

1) Remove the shielding plate.

Remove the screw and remove the cabinet.

2) Attach the SDRAM memory module.

Attach the SDRAM memory module to CN1 and CN2 of the IMC board.

When only one SDRAM memory module is used, attach it to CN1.

CN2

CN1

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[6] EXTERNAL VIEW AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE

1. Name and function of each section

A. External view

No. Name Function/Operation Note

1 Document cover (optional) Presses a document. Optional (AR-M256/M258/

2 Document feeder tray Place the original(s) that you wish to scan face up here. When the reversing single 3 Original guides Adjust to the size of the originals. 4 Document feeder cover Open to remove misfed originals. 5 Reversing tray Pull out to remove misfed originals. 6 Exit area Originals exit the machine here after copying. 7 Document transport cover Open to remove misfed originals. 8 Document transport cover knob Pull to open the document transport cover.

9 Document glass Place an original that you wish to scan face down here. 10 Power switch Press to turn the machine power on and off. 11 Handles Use to move the machine. 12 Operation panel Contains operation keys and the touch panel. 13 Job separator tray (Upper tray)

(optional) 14 Center tray Finished copies are delivered to the center tray. 15 Front cover Open to remove paper misfeeds and perform machine maintenance. 16 Paper trays Each tray holds 500 sheets of copy paper. 17 Upper right side cover Open to remove misfeeds when an optional job separator tray kit or a

18 Side cover Open to remove misfeeds. 19 Side cover handle Pull to open the side cover. 20 Bypass tray paper guides Adjust to the width of the paper. 21 Bypass tray Regular paper and special paper (such as transparency film) can be fed

22 Bypass tray extension Pull out the bypass tray extension before placing paper in the bypass tray.

Print jobs and received faxes are delivered to this tray. When the job separator

optional finisher is installed.

from the bypass tray.

5 6

M316/M318/5625/5631)

pass feeder is installed. (AR-M257/M317:Standard)

tray installed.

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B. Internal structure

No. Name Function/Operation Note

1 Toner cartridge lock release lever Use to unlock the toner cartridge. 2 Toner cartridge Contains toner. 3 Roller rotating knob Turn to remove misfed paper. 4 Photoconductive drum Copy images are formed on the photoconductive drum. Do not touch the photoconductive

5 Fusing unit release levers To remove a paper misfeed in the fusing unit, push up on these

levers and remove the paper.

6 Fusing unit paper guide Open to remove misfed paper.

drum (green portion). Doing so may damage the drum and cause smudges on copies. The fusing unit is hot. Do not touch the fusing unit when removing misfed paper. Doing so may cause a burn or injury.

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C. Operation panel

COPY

SCAN

FAX

JOB STATUS

23 4 5 67 81

ON LINE DATA

DATA

LINE DATA

CUST OM SETTINGS

AC C.#-C

10 11

No. Name Function/Operation Note

1 Touch panel The machine status, messages and touch keys are displayed on the panel. The

display will show the status of printing, copying or network scanning according to the mode that is selected.

2 Mode select keys and indicators Use to change modes and the corresponding display on the touch panel.

[COPY] key Press to select copy mode.

[PRINT] key/ONLINE indicator/

DATA indicator

[PRINT] key: Press to select print mode.

• ONLINE indicator: Print jobs can be received when this indicator is lit.

• DATA indicator: A print job is in memory. The indicator lights steadily while the job is held in memory, and blinks while the job is printed.

[SCAN] key/DATA indicator [SCAN] key: Press to select network scan mode when the network scanner

option is installed.

• DATA indicator: Lights steadily or blinks while a scanned image is being sent.

[FAX] key/LINE indicator/ DATA indicator

[FAX] key: Press to select fax mode when the fax function is installed.

• LINE indicator : This lights up while faxes are being sent or received.

When the network scanner option is installed. When the fax option is installed.

• DATA indicator: Blinks when a fax has been received to memory and lights steadily when a fax is waiting in memory for transmission.

3 [JOB STATUS] key Press to display the current job status. 4 [CUSTOM SETTINGS] key Use to adjust various settings of the machine including the contrast of the touch

panel and key operator programs. 5 Numeric keys Use to enter numeric values for various settings. 6 [ACC.#-C] key When auditing mode is enabled, press this key after finishing a job to return the

machine to account number entry standby. 7 [#/P] key Use this key to execute a job program in copy mode. The key is also used to

dial in fax mode. 8 [CLEAR] key Press to clear a copy number setting or cancel a job. 9 [START] key Press in copy mode, scanner mode, or fax mode to begin copying, network

scanning, or faxing.

This key blinks when auto power shut mode has activated. Press the key to

return to normal operation.

10 [INTERRUPT] key Use to perform an interrupt copy job. 11 [CLEAR ALL] key Resets the settings to the initial settings.

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D. Job status screen (common to copy, print, network scan and fax)

This screen appears when the [JOB STATUS] key on the operation panel is pressed. A job list showing the current job and the stored jobs or a list showing completed jobs can be displayed. The contents of jobs can be viewed and jobs can be deleted from the queue. The following screen shows the job queue for print jobs.

1 2

9345678

No. Name Function/Operation Note

1 Job list Shows stored jobs and the job currently being executed. Touch one of

keys 3 to 5 in the above illustration to select the type of job. The icon next to each job name indicates the mode of the job as follows:

Copy mode Printer mode

Network scanner mode

Fax mode (Send jobs) Fax mode (Receive jobs)

The jobs in the job list appear in the form of keys. To give priority to a job or pause or delete a job, touch the key of the job and then use the key described in 7 or 8.

2 Mode switching keys Use to select the job list mode: "JOB QUEUE" (Stored/currently

executing jobs) or "COMPLETE" (Finished jobs). "JOB QUEUE": Shows jobs that have been stored and the job that is

currently being executed.

"COMPLETE" : Shows the jobs that have been finished. Note that

copy jobs do not appear in this list. If the power is turned off, or if auto power shut-off mode activates when there are no jobs, the jobs in

the "COMPLETE" list will be erased. 3 [PRINT JOB] key Use to view the list of output jobs for all modes (print, copy, and fax). 4 [SCAN TO] key Displays a network scanner job. When the network scanner function is

5 [FAX JOB] key This displays stored fax jobs and the fax job currently being executed. When the fax option is installed. 6 Display switching keys Use to change the page of the displayed job list. 7 [STOP/DELETE] key Use to pause or delete a job currently being executed, or to delete a

stored job. Copy jobs and received faxes cannot be paused or deleted with this key. Copy jobs can be canceled by pressing the [CLEAR] key or [CLEAR ALL] key.

8 [PRIORITY] key Touch this key after selecting a stored job in this [JOB QUEUE] list to

print the job ahead of the other jobs.

9 [DETAIL] key Shows information on the selected job. This cannot be used for a

received fax.

* 1 :"PAPER EMPTY" in the job status display "PAPER EMPTY" in the job status display indicates that the machine is out of the specified size of paper. Add the specified size of paper. If the specified size of paper is not available and you are in printer mode, another size of paper can be loaded in the bypass tray to allow printing to take place.

installed.

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